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Equipment List

My Equipment List

All my gear was separated into different bags for ease of access. Charlotte's gear can be seen [here]. I think between us we had everything including the kitchen sink!

Lowe Alpine Walkabout 35 Rucksack Contents

Everyday Gear

Lowe Alpine Mountain Cap :: MEC SunHat :: Mellos GoreTex OverTrousers :: NorthFace WindProof Jacket
Gelert Survival Bag :: Gelert Rucksack RainCover :: 2Litre Insulated Platypus :: Nikon D70 Camera
Lowe Alpine Gaiters :: Cotswolds Liner Gloves :: Makalu Classic Walking Poles :: Basic FirstAidKit
SprayWay 3 Layer GoreTex Jacket :: Rohan Convertable Trekking Trousers

Lowe Alpine 70Litre Duffel Bag

Softie9 Sleeping Bag :: MEC Thermal Liner :: Thermarest
Stuff Pillow :: Brasher "Hillmaster Classic" Boots

Bag #1: Baselayers

Bridgedale Coolmax Liner Socks :: Bridgedale Hiking Socks :: MEC Powerstretch underwear
Lowe Alpine Long Sleeve DryFlo Tops :: Lowe Alpine Short Sleeve DryFlo Tops

Bag #2: Summit Gear

Rab DownJacket :: MEC WinterSocks :: MEC Powerstretch Thermal Long Johns
Lowe Alpine Heavyweight DryFlo LongSleeve Top :: Lowe Alpine Powerstretch Fleecelined leggings
Mountain Hardwear Mountain Gloves :: MEC Moutain Cowl :: LoweAlpine PolarTech 200 Fleece

Bag #3 - Accessories

Main First Aid Kit :: MiniTripod :: Maglite :: Petzl Head Torch + Spare Battery
Nikon D70 Spare Battery :: Small Binoculars :: Books :: Siggs Insulated 1Litre WaterBottle
Tub of Gatorade Powder :: SunBlock :: Bug Spray :: Lip Balm

First Aid Kit Breakdown

Apart from the basic stuff, I included Compeed Plasters of different sizes. Wet wipes are very important for trips to the toilet aka cess pit!!

Medication

Ginkgo Biloba (for AMS) :: Neurofen :: Diorolyte :: Motilium :: Immodium :: Senakot :: Anti-histamines